Kudu Blue have unveiled their latest slice of powerfully intelligent R&B-infused pop in the shape of 'Vicinity'. The somewhat mysterious Brighton five have been cutting their teeth in this busy genre since they appeared with the attention-grabbing 'Bones' over a year ago. The equally impressive 'Falling Away' followed, and now they are cashing in on that early impression. Dark, brooding production work pulsates the track along with a sultry intensity, further emphasised by gorgeous, honied vocal work which stands-out as a real head-turning element of the group's work. The belting chorus is matched with FKA twigs-esque cries over crackling percussion to ensure this latest effort shows off the breadth of their talent; 'Vicinity' is the third piece of evidence that a close eye should be kept on Kudu Blue. -G.O'B